There were several Frisco hoppers in the consist of this loaded taconite train passing the remnants of East Cabin along the bluffs of the Mississippi. The flocks of migrating birds fly overhead, ... (more)
Action on the mainline at East Dubuque includes a meet between a loaded taconite train and a crew off a westbound grain train coupling their power to a disabled engine in the siding.
IC&E crosses into the Hawkeye State and will turn left at the wye headed to Davenport. The tail end of the train is visible on the causeway over at the left.